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A performer in a procession costume stands with palms pressed together in namaste. The figure wears a tall red velvet headdress trimmed with gold braid and jewelled medallions, a long black wig, and a fuchsia-pink robe with silver and gold trim. The face is painted green with red lips and a tilak mark. A white and jasmine-style garland hangs at the chest and a gold-hilted sword is visible at the right edge. Behind, white temple spires with gold finials rise above a terracotta-tiled roof under a clear blue sky.

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A performer in a Kathakali-style costume stands in an outdoor procession setting under a clear blue sky, with a tiled roof and a white tower behind. She wears a tall red velvet headdress trimmed with gold braid and small mirrored medallions, and her face is painted green with red lips and gold forehead markings. Long black hair falls past her shoulders. She is dressed in a bright pink-magenta gown with silver-edged sleeves, layered strings of white jasmine garlands and pink and clear beaded necklaces, with a gold pendant. One arm rests against the gown while the other extends outward.2007-09-09A performer dressed as a goddess figure stands on a raised platform during an outdoor procession. She wears a tall red velvet crown with gold braid and jeweled medallions, has long black hair, and a green painted face with red lips. Her fuchsia-pink robe is trimmed with silver and draped with white jasmine garlands and a beaded necklace, and a curved sword hangs at her waist. Her hand is raised to hold someone's hand below, and a person in a white embroidered sleeve and a beige cap is visible at the bottom edge. Behind is a white arched building with terracotta roof tiles under a clear blue sky.2007-09-09A costumed performer in a procession stands above a crowd against a clear blue sky, with palm fronds and power lines at the edges. The performer wears a tall red and gold crown with rounded brim and circular ornaments, green face paint, long black hair, a pink tunic with silver-trimmed sleeves, layered white and pink beaded garlands, and a gold-hilted dagger at the waist. One raised arm is visible, and a hand grips the edge of a large pink fabric panel in the foreground. The figure resembles a Kali-style deity character.2007-09-09A performer in a procession wears a tall red and gold headdress with embellished medallions and a bold red-and-green face paint with a red lip and white chin piece. Long black hair flows down over a hot pink costume with a white jasmine-style garland and clear beaded necklaces. A golden sword hilt is tucked at the waist, and a large pink cloth or shield is held in front. The background shows blue sky, power lines and palm fronds. The figure appears to be in a theatrical or folk character costume rather than a deity murti, and no a person candidate is visible.2007-09-09Outdoor photo of a procession. A performer in a costume with a tall red velvet headdress trimmed in gold and set with jewel-like medallions stands raised above others on a float. The face is painted green with red lips and a white chin piece, with long black hair falling over a pink-red gown trimmed with silver braid. A white flower garland and a sword with a gold hilt hang from the figure. Two people in white clothing reach up to steady the performer. Behind is a terracotta-tiled roof, white arches, and palm trees under a blue sky.2007-09-09A performer in costume stands atop a float or platform during an outdoor procession under a clear blue sky with palm trees and power lines. She wears a tall red and gold headdress with coloured medallions, a fuchsia kurta with silver-trimmed sleeves, and a fuchsia skirt with silver borders. Her face is painted teal green with red accents and a yellow forehead mark, and she has long black hair. She raises one arm high and opens her mouth wide in a shout. White garlands of flowers drape her shoulders, and a gold-coloured ornament hangs at her chest. Hands in white sleeves reach up from below to steady her.2007-09-09A performer in a festival costume portraying a fierce goddess figure stands outdoors in a procession setting. She wears a tall red velvet crown with gold braid and round colourful medallions, teal-green face paint with a red lip, and long black hair. Her pink-red garment has silver trim, and she wears layered beaded necklaces, a white jasmine-style garland and a gold-handled ceremonial item. Behind her are white buildings with terracotta roof tiles under a clear blue sky.2007-09-09A stilt performer in a procession stands on tall black stilts with bell-trimmed ankle wraps. The performer wears a tall red and gold headdress with jewelled ornaments, a green painted face with red lips, long black hair, and a magenta dress with white trim and a white-and-red garland. A red sash hangs over one shoulder, and the figure holds a golden implement in one hand. Behind is a white building with a terracotta tiled roof, palm trees, a hedge and a red-edged road.2007-09-09A photograph of a street performer on tall stilts in a Kathakali-style costume: green face paint, long black hair, a tall red and gold headdress, and a magenta tunic with white trim over black leggings with gold-and-red ankle ornaments. The performer raises one arm and places a hand on the chest. To the left, two men watch: one in white kurta and white dhoti, the other in orange robes with a flower garland, holding a sheet of paper. Palm trees, a hedge and a white wall with red kerb form the background on a paved road.2007-09-09Outdoor photo at a crowded open-air event with white tents and a red banner behind. A bald man in white ritual dress and a white shawl raises a small green object in his right hand while holding a silver pot in his left. Nearby a performer in a tall red and gold hat with green face paint and long dark hair presses palms together in greeting, wearing a red and gold costume. A woman in a pink sari and a woman in an orange sari stand among the spectators, and devotees in white fill the background. The man in white has no visible saffron, crown or rudraksha cues, so his identity is not established from appearance.2007-09-09Close-up photo from a street procession of a performer in elaborate costume against a clear blue sky. The figure has teal-green painted face with red lips, black eyebrows, and a dot on the forehead, wearing a tall red velvet headdress trimmed with gold braid and round sequined rosettes. Long black hair with silver tinsel strands falls past the shoulders. The costume includes a hot pink satin top edged with silver sequins and layered beaded necklaces. One hand is raised toward the left edge of the frame. No other people are visible.2007-09-09May 01 20162016-05-01